With more than 11,000 submissions from 61 countries, the
international “red dot design award” is the largest and most
renowned design competition in the world. It is divided into the
“red dot award: product design”, the “red dot award:
communication design” and the “red dot award: design
concept.” The award-winning products are put before an
international public in the red dot design museum.

Adjudication criteria
What do the jury look out for in each design concept? The criteria may be used as a guideline for presenting your work.
Degree of innovation
Is the concept new or does it supplement an existing product with a new desirable quality?
Aesthetic quality
Is the concept's form pleasant to look at?
Realization possibility
Does current technology allow for the concept to be realized as a product? If not with current technology, is the possibility of
realization foreseeable in 1 to 3 years?
Functionality and usefulness
Does the concept fulfill all requirements of handling, usability, safety, and maintenance? Does it fulfill a need or function?
Manufacturing efficiency / cost of manufacturing
Can the concept be manufactured within a reasonable cost?
Emotional content
What does the concept offer the user beyond its immediate practical purpose in terms of sensual quality, possibilities of a playful
use or emotional attachment?

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Red dot award: Design Concept

Why does a professional designer or even a design
student want to win the award?

A designer may have a very good innovation or design idea
and would like to realize the design commercially. Frequently,
a designer may encounter resistance when presenting this
idea to a company due to a lack of direct contacts with industry
or the competition of other designers vying for the attention of
a company with new ideas. Winning a red dot differentiates the
design to thousands of others, offering a convincing entry point
for a discussion with companies. Every year, winners have
reported success at attracting the attention of industry upon
winning a red dot and a few have had their ideas
manufactured and commercialized.

Medical Shower not only functions as a regular showerhead, it
also helps take care of the skin. By accommodating traditional
medicinal herbs, it facilitates a stream of infused water.
Traditional Chinese herbal medicine is widely known to have
remarkable healing abilities. It is not only meant for consumption;
it is also suitable for external applications. Age-old remedies,
such as medicinal baths, have been extensively used
throughout history. But this practice has been far less common
in recent times as traditional baths can be inconvenient in the
modern day context. However, it is possible to obtain Chinese
herbal medicine in concentrated granules these days. They are
individually packed in small parcels, similar to teabags. As such,
taking a medicinal shower can be as easy as making a cup of
tea.

2009-8-29

Bathroom

Nature

design: Feng Ning Li Xinping He Chengfei Shi Hui
Nature is an interactive bathroom system that is designed to simulate
the primordial relationship between human and nature.
Nature is dedicated to the revival of a basic human need â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to be part
of nature. Through design and modern technology, Nature seeks to
provide the modern man with a compensatory experience of things in
and as part of the natural environment. Designed as an interactive
bathroom system â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is an adaptation of the standing urinal â&#x20AC;&#x201C;
Nature gives the gentleman the impression that he is watering a small
plant when he uses the facility. When it is in use, a built-in sensor in
the urinal detects the flow of liquid, which then displays an image of a
growing plant in front of the user. The size of the plant is dependent on
the length of time the urinal is in use. The image of the plant fades
when the user leaves the urinal. This visual simulation provides an
emotional connection between human and nature.

2009-8-29

Bathroom
It Depends On You

design: Chao Shih Hsin
Why must the toilet brush convey an image of dirtiness? It Depends
On You is a sculptural toilet brush and brush holder designed to lift the
mood of the user.
It Depends On You is a toilet brush and brush holder that combine to
form a complete structure. A curve has been used in the design to hint
at the function of the toilet brush, at the same time giving formal
expression. The form is based on the image of a broom, complete with
lines expressed on the surface.
The base of the water container has been designed as a heavy
cylinder resting above a square surface, which relates to Chinese
symbolism – “sky is round and earth is square”. At the same time, the
configuration suggests that the brush be placed downwards. The play
on soft curvilinearity makes a point of difference from other regular,
stiff toilet brushes. It Depends On You offers the user a more pleasant
experience and brings elegance to cleaning.

2009-8-29

Bathroom
It Depends On You

design: Chao Shih Hsin
Why must the toilet brush convey an image of dirtiness? It Depends
On You is a sculptural toilet brush and brush holder designed to lift the
mood of the user.
It Depends On You is a toilet brush and brush holder that combine to
form a complete structure. A curve has been used in the design to hint
at the function of the toilet brush, at the same time giving formal
expression. The form is based on the image of a broom, complete with
lines expressed on the surface.
The base of the water container has been designed as a heavy
cylinder resting above a square surface, which relates to Chinese
symbolism – “sky is round and earth is square”. At the same time, the
configuration suggests that the brush be placed downwards. The play
on soft curvilinearity makes a point of difference from other regular,
stiff toilet brushes. It Depends On You offers the user a more pleasant
experience and brings elegance to cleaning.

2009-8-29

Bathroom

Save Water

design: Yang Taegyun
Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to lose track of time when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking a shower. Save
Water is a showerhead that helps the user save water by indicating
how much has been used.
Designed to help the user save water, Save Water is comprised of a
hand-held showerhead and a wall-mounted unit, and includes a
sensor and a digital display. The digital display shows the amount of
water used as well as other information such as the temperature and
pressure of the water and whether the water is turned off. The sensor
detects when the showerhead is in use. Save Water is automatically
turned on when the showerhead is lifted off the wall-mounted device,
and is turned off when the showerhead is returned to the wall-mounted
device. The user is able to control the water pressure and temperature
and the angle of the sprays by adjusting the device.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid
Pebbles
design: Kwak Yongju Shin Dongbin Han Kukil Kim Young Seok
Derived from the traditional Korean stone grill, Pebbles is a new concept grill
that provides a safer and healthier system for the preparation of food.
Pebbles is a stone grill that has been designed with a flexible body structure
and heating panels to allow the user to prepare food safely and more
effectively than with traditional devices. Being able to adapt to different
situational and cooking requirements, Pebbles is convenient to use. With its
flexible body and portability, it is well suited to both outdoor and indoor use,
and is adaptable to the cooking of different foods. It is hygienic and does not
produce harmful by-products, which makes it a safer and healthier option for
cooking. The user is able to grill a fish fresh out of the water, cook meat at a
park for a party, or use it as a burner on the table for a warm family dinner.
Pebblesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; simple structure makes it easy to operate: the user must first shift a
centrally located controller pebble, which conceals the switch, to turn the power
button on. With their finger, the user rotates the sensor touch pad, located on
the outer ring of the power button, to activate the heating function. A red dot
formed around the pebbles notifies the user that heat is being generated.
When cooking is complete, the user has to simply tug gently at the controller
pebble and it will sling back into position, which turns the device off. In addition,
washing is simple and easy given the productâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s form and the material
characteristics of the stones used.
2009-8-29

Domestic Aid

Deodr- Clothes Refreshner

Designer: Chang Kuo-Jen and Wu Kun-Chia
Offering a convenient way to freshen up clothes without washing them,
Deodr combines the effects of a photocatalyst light tube and faninduced convection to remove unpleasant smells.
Deodr removes unpleasant smells from clothes and makes them smell
fresh. The photocatalyst light tube in combination with air convection
makes efficient deoderisation possible. Avoiding the use of water and
laundry liquid has benefits for the environment as well as the clothes.
This freshening process is much more gentle on fabrics than washing.
Using Deodr is easy. Just hang the clothes within the â&#x20AC;&#x153;lampshadeâ&#x20AC;? and
set the controller to deodorise for about 15 to 30 minutes. Any
unpleasant smells, such as perfume residue, will be removed quickly.
Deodr would be very useful for business travelers. While Deodr will
remove smells, washing is still required for stain removal.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid

B-IRON 725

design: Lee Dongseok Jung Jihyung
Taking the guess-work out of de-creasing your garments, the B-IRON
725 is a transparent iron that allows the user to watch the ironing
proces.
The ironing process can be uneasy at times, as there is no direct
visual contact with the part of the clothing thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being ironed. There is
no way to tell if the clothing is being properly smoothed. The soleplate
of the B-IRON 725 is made of tempered glass, so the user is able to
watch the ironing process. Whilst conducting heat adequately,
tempered glass has a better degree of heat resistance than ordinary
glass, meaning it can cope well with high temperatures. The electrothermal wire, which is made of Nichrome (a nickel-chromium
resistance wire), is laid out in a geometric pattern to suit the design
concept of the product. If additional pressure needs to be applied
during ironing, the user is able to rotate the handle to the opposite
direction for better support.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid

Fresh Storage

design: Lee Dongseok
Fresh Storage is a fruit storage system that uses photocatalysis
technology to keep fruits fresh.
When one piece of fruit goes bad, it accelerates the deterioration
process of others. The reason for this is that ethylene gas is emitted
from the bad fruit, which affects the other fruit around it. Fresh Storage
works by removing the ethylene created in the process of deterioration
by photocatalysis. This technique is powerful, effective, and
environmentally friendly. Since ethylene is disintegrated by its reaction
to photocatalysts in the storage system, the freshness of fruits or
grains can be preserved for an extended period of time.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid

Viron

design: Kim Jaejin
Have you ever scorched your clothes while ironing? With its centre of
gravity located at the rear, Viron lifts away from the garment when you
let go.
It is easy to scorch your clothes during ironing. Sometimes all it takes
is a phone call or a knock at the door. Viron is an iron that has been
designed to help prevent this from occurring. Its centre of gravity is
located at the rear, rather than the centre of the iron, so when you lift it
off your garment, it leans backwards to remove the hot iron plate from
the fabric.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid

Baguni

design: Jung Jihyung
Baguni is a washing machine that incorporates a removable laundry
basket-cum-washing drum. Who does not want to make domestic
tasks a little easier?
Most average households use a laundry basket to collect their laundry.
When the laundry basket is full, its contents are emptied into the
washing machine. The Baguni washing machine provides a simple
and easy way to launder by eliminating a step from the usual process.
The entire Baguni laundry basket is placed into the washing machine,
serving a secondary function as the washing machine drum. After the
washing cycle is complete, the clean laundry can be removed from the
machine while still in the drum/basket.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid
Cognitive Plug
design: Lee Sang-Hun Lim Yong-Bum
Cognitive Plug allows the user to easily recognise which appliance a
plug belongs to at a multi-outlet socket, and hence, to turn off its
power supply completely. Avoiding stand-by mode saves a significant
amount of electricity.
Can you identify which plug is for the TV, amongst the other plugs in
your power sockets? Do you leave your appliances on stand-by? A
significant amount of electricity is wasted by appliances in stand-by
mode, even though the appliance is switched off. In Korea, it has been
suggested that the amount of wasted electricity is roughly equivalent
to the amount of electricity used in two nuclear reactors in a year.
Money and electricity are wasted because people do not know about
the implications of stand-by power consumption.
Cognitive Plug is an LED-lit tag that is designed to solve this problem.
Each Cognitive Plug shows an LED-lit icon, which allows the user to
easily identify the appliance to which the plug belongs, and hence, to
turn off its electrical power completely. The Cognitive Plug uses only a
small amount of electric power to light the icon, and prevents the user
from pulling out the wrong plug. This easy and accurate system of
identification helps to save electrical energy.
2009-8-29

Domestic Aid
BIG EYE NEEDLE

design: Woo Moonhyung
Threading a needle is generally difficult, but it would be even trickier if
you suffer from poor eyesight or shaky hands. The BIG EYE NEEDLE
can be threaded easily with a temporary enlargement of the eye.
“The eye of a needle” is a saying often used in relation to very small
holes. As threading can be frustrating when it comes to needlework,
people often wish that needles’ eyes could be bigger. However, bigger
eyes would not be practical, as they would leave unsightly holes in the
fabric. BIG EYE NEEDLE has been conceptualised to solve this
prevailing issue. It can accommodate a bigger eye, while maintaining
the overall size of the needle. The eye of the needle has been
designed with a slit to allow the user to enlarge it by pressing against
the end with the fingertips. The needle snaps back into its original form
after the pressure is released. The material used to make the needle –
iron – creates a spring-like elasticity when the eye is enlarged while
simultaneously making it possible for the needle to retain its rigidity.
BIG EYE NEEDLE makes it possible for anyone,especially the elderly,
to thread a needle easily.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid

Hair Straightener

Company: Shenzhen ND Industrial Design Co Ltd
Hair Straightener brings style and multi- functionality to professional
hairdressing tools. This integrated product combines hair straightening
with the measuring of hair elasticity.
With a shape reminiscent of a traditional hair pin, Hair Straightener
adopts an easy and familiar method for hair care with a professional
result. It has been designed with the intention that the process of use
will be enjoyed as much as the result. Hair Straightener feels as
smooth as the fingers. Elasticity-measuring technology has been
incorporated and a screen displays the degree of flexibility in the hair.
This information is as helpful to the individual as to the professional
stylist in the salon. Colourful and contemporary in style, the polymer
casing is heat-resistant.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid

New Spoon for Yogurt

design: Park Nojae
New Spoon for Yogurt avoids wastage and allows the user to
easily scoop out the last bits of yogurt from the container.
It can be a challenge to scoop up the last bits of yogurt,
especially around the edges of the container. With this new
spoon, scooping up the last morsels is easy. With its angled
edges, New Spoon for Yogurt gets right into the corners of the
container to prevent wastage, allowing the yogurt to be finished
entirely.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid

Soap Bank

design: Lim Woo Teik Cho Yun Ha Park Sung Woo Paick Yoon Ha
Soap Bank allows small pieces of soap to be saved so that the entire
bar can be finished.
As a bar of soap is used and becomes smaller, it also gets harder to
manipulate. It might also break into smaller pieces. Soap Bank has
been designed to save these small pieces of soap â&#x20AC;&#x201C; much like a
savings bank. They are deposited through a small hole and collected
in a net attached to the main body of Soap Bank, which is made of
rubber. The user can conveniently remove the magnetically-attached
net with the soap in it and use it to make the perfect lather. A suction
pad allows the Soap Bank to be attached to the wall of a bathroom.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid
Universal Plug

design: Kim Seung Woo
With its circular cut-out, the Universal Plug allows everyone to pull out
plugs easily, regardless of the strength of their hands. It may also
encourage people to develop a good attitude towards conserving
energy.
The Universal Plugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circular cut-out has two great benefits. Firstly, it
makes pulling the plug out of a socket a lot easier. This is particularly
useful for people who lack strength in their hands, whether through
injury, illness or aging. The user simply needs to hook their finger into
the cut-out and pull. The plug can be pulled out with a minimum of
effort.
Secondly, it may encourage people to develop a good attitude towards
saving energy. Pulling out the plug will cut off the supply of electricity
for appliancesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stand-by modes when they are not being used. While
most people want to save energy by turning off lights, they still leave
plugs in their sockets, not giving a second thought to the power
wastage of standby mode. The Universal Plug has a built- in reminder,
after the light is switched off and the room gets dark, the cut-out hole
becomes more prominent thanks to a glowing inner surface.
2009-8-29

Domestic Aid

Knives in the knife

initiator: Shangdong University
Certain to delight travellers and picnic-goers, Knives in the Knife
conveniently combines four knives within a single knife profile.
Composed of environmentally considerate bamboo and metal, this
knife combination is a compact piece of equipment that gives four
knife options in one. It is a handy tool to take when travelling or going
on a picnic.
The large knife has a metal edge and is useful for cutting meat or
tough foods. The medium- sized knife is useful for cutting fruit and
other softer foods. The small knife has a serrated edge and can be
used for cutting bread. The mini knife is entirely metal and can be
used for delicate foods such as crab.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid

Plug-in Your Taste

design: Ryu Dohyun Koo Bonho
Plug-in Your Taste has been designed to provide for easy fitting of
electrical plugs into wall or extension sockets.
The plugs will fit at any angle. As most wall and extension sockets are
located at places that are not directly accessible or visible, many
people encounter difficulties when plugging cords into the sockets.
Plug-in Your Taste has been designed to allow the user to fit plugs
into sockets conveniently, even if the sockets are hidden. The design
allows the plug to be fitted into the socket at any angle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a helpful
feature when one has to reach around furniture or other objects.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid

Compact

design: Choi Hun Jung Lee Sang Hwa
Emitting joyful coloured light and accommodating a flower vase, this
air purifier achieves a lot within its compact volume.
This multi-function air purifier is a compact, discreet unit. The
cylindrical pod-like form contains a filter and a turbine. The electricity
supply cord enters through the base of one of the unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feet. The base
contains an LED that can project various colours onto the ground. Two
small cut-outs on the round top surface accommodate a remote
control and a cylindrical flower vase. The remote control uses icons to
display the speed at which the purifier turbine is set.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid

Oh Crab

design: Bae Yong Sun
Making life a little easier in the kitchen, Oh Crab is a pot whose
handles become crab-like legs. Chefs need never be caught without a
pot stand again.
There are some things that always seem difficult to find when you
need them. A pot stand is one of them. Most people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think to look
for their pot stand before they cook, later finding themselves with a hot
pot in their hands and nowhere to place it. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll invariably use
something easy to find, like a book, as their pot stand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a situation that
is far from ideal. Oh Crab is a pot that takes its design inspiration from
the crab. It incorporates handles that also function as a pot stand, and
it has a knob on its lid that also functions as a kitchen timer. The knob
resembles an hourglass. Oh Crab aims to make cooking and serving
more enjoyable and convenient.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid

Charge Cushion

design: Paick Yoon Ha
Charge Cushion is a cable organiser that also provides a cosy place
for the charging of electronic devices.
Charge Cushion allows electronic devices and their cables to be
arranged neatly within its elastic cushioning. Similar to the placing of
things in the crevices of cushions, the user, likewise, is able to place
devices and cables in the crevices of Charge Cushion while they are
being charged. Made with soft fabric, Charge Cushion is able to
protect devices and prevent them from damage. In addition, the
cushions on which the devices rest provide visual comfort to the user.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid

Dogpot

design: Choi Younglong
Portable and hygienic, Dogpot offers a handy and convenient way to
clean up dog excrement without the need to touch it.
Dogpot has been designed as a simple and convenient excrement
disposal product, which saves the dog owner the hassle of carrying
waste disposal bags and having to physically touch the excrement.
Besides being easy to handle, precise, portable and convenient,
Dogpot is also hygienic. Made with paper, Dogpot is lightweight and
recyclable. It comes in neatly folded packages, which allows the dog
owner to easily fit them in their pocket. It is simple to use â&#x20AC;&#x201C; open the
lever, pick up the excrement and throw the entire package away (or
recycle the paper). The lever also functions as handles, so the dog
owner is able to carry the package until a bin is located.

2009-8-29

Domestic Aid
Fan Bricks
design: Dai Ziyi
Bringing fun and flexibility to the fan, as well as a way to decorate the
room, Fan Bricks are a new take on domestic cooling.
The fan is a more energy-efficient means of cooling than the air
conditioner. There is not a lot of variety in the shape of most fans, however.
Fan Bricks have been designed to bring some fun into the equation. They
can be stacked and assembled according to the user’s preferences, much
like toy blocks. Safety has been considered, with “soft-safe-fan-leaves”
being used for the blades. These will not injure the hand if it comes into
contact with the rotating fan blades due to an “auto-terminate- safe-motor”,
which switches the rotation direction if the blades are touched. A result of
this safety feature is that the breeze strength is less than that of ordinary
fans. The use of a series of Fan Bricks can compensate for this.
One set of assembled bricks needs only one power cord. Three bricks,
one stand, and some fittings compose one set of Fan Bricks. Larger
arrangements can be made by adding more sets. Every socket has its own
cover and every cover has its own place to rest on the stand. If there are
children in the house, a mask can be applied to the Fan Bricks to prevent
the perception that all fans are as safe as this one. The dimensions of the
parts have been optimized for packing and shipping.
2009-8-29

Entertainment

Holderearphone

design: Kim Yoon-Sang
Designed for mobility and hygiene, holderearphone also provides
for comfortable listening and convenience.
Holder earphone has been designed as a pair of hook-shaped
earphones that are attached to the earlobes, rather than fitting into
the ear.
This prevents the spreading of bacteria, as the earphones are not
tightly inserted into the ears. The hook-shaped design also allows
the two hooks of the earpieces to be attached to form a loop. The
earphones can then be looped around the neck instead of dangling
and being potentially tangled, disconnected and damaged.

2009-8-29

Entertainment

Tactile Mp3

design: Kim Bomi
Tactile MP3 allows the user to identify and control the buttons of this
MP3 player without needing to look at it.
Instead of the traditional visual icons that MP3 players usually rely on,
Tactile MP3 utilises a series of embossed icons for easy identification
with the fingertips. This allows the user to control the MP3 player even
if it is in their pocket or in a bag. Tactile MP3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rounded form and
handy size induce the consumer to use it intuitively by touch.

2009-8-29

Entertainment

Led By One Line: Headphones

design: Bao Haimo Feng Dong Li Xiao Ming Liu Sining Liu Jie
With a fresh conception of the plug and jack relationship, Led By One
Line: Headphones make it possible for friends to share music played
on a personal music player.
Music is an important component of many peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. However, it
may be difficult to share music with others via personal music players
in public. This is mainly due to the availability of standard headsets
that do not allow for more than one person to hear the music at one
time.
The design of Led By One Line: Headphones stems from the
relationship between the headsetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plug and jack. The jack is designed
with an extension to enable a second headset to be attached to it.
This device not only provides users with the freedom to use personal
music players in more ways; it also promotes communication, sharing
and convenience.

2009-8-29

Entertainment

The Birth of Natural Radio

design: Jo Cheol Ki
Through the use of familiar natural objects and a building action that
humans have performed for millennia, we are presented with The Birth
of Natural Radio.
Many people find a degree of comfort and familiarity in nature, and
products are often given “natural” shapes – made in the “image” of
nature. Humans are, after all, part of nature. The Birth of Natural
Radio makes use of natural stones in combination with an action that
humans have performed for millenia – building with stones.
To use this radio, pick up a stone and place it on the channel pad. The
channel changes with the changing number of stones. Similary, the
volume is increased by increasing the number of stones placed on the
volume pad. Electronic scales measure the weight of the stones and
signal to the radio component, which responds accordingly.

2009-8-29

Entertainment

Cube

design: Jung Jihyung
For those who live their life to the sound of music, Cube is a set of
portable wireless speakers that lets the user take the music wherever
they go.
Would you not be pleased to be able to listen to music, with a sound
quality similar to that of a concert hall, whenever and wherever you
like? Cube is a set of portable wireless speakers that allows the user
to bring the concert hall with them wherever they go.
All six sides of Cube are 5.1Ch portable wireless speakers. There is
the option of keeping the Cube intact (via internal magnets) or
separating the individual speakers. The design of each speaker
relates to the overall form the Cube. The speaker at the bottom is the
woofer and volume controller, which is manipulated by twisting the
pyramid.

2009-8-29

Entertainment
Shake

design: Kenneth Tay
Shake is an MP3 player that uses kinetic energy to charge the battery.
When the battery runs out, it is recharged with a shake.
The design intention of Shake was to relate technology to something
we are familiar with – in this case, a pocket watch. The operation of a
pocket watch relies on the physical winding action of the wearer. The
Shake MP3 player is operated by a shaking motion. It is charged by
shaking with the “hold” function turned on. With “hold” off, the user
shakes the player to play and pause.
The design language and formal expression of Shake are based on
the established typology of the pocket watch, which gives the user
comfort in the familiarity of a personal device carried in the pocket.
Also familiar is the experience of giving life to an electronic device
through the application of a physical action.
With the growing concern over environmental issues, Shake serves as
a concept for what MP3 players could be like, and provides a possible
solution for MP3 players of the future.
2009-8-29

Entertainment

TRIA Wireless Sound System

design: Ricardo Baiao
TRIA is a wireless sound system that allows the user to listen to music
from vinyl records and rip it to a built-in hard disk.
Composed of three elements – a wireless vinyl player and ripper,
wireless stereo speakers and a wireless controller – TRIA Wireless
Sound System allows the user to play and convert music from vinyl
records to MP3 format. Music can also be transferred from the
player’s built-in hard disk onto a USB storage device.
TRIA not only plays vinyl records on a new system with innovative
digital solutions, it also preserves the old turntable experience by
enabling it to be controlled with a remote control or a touch-screen
LCD display located on the top surface of the player. A system of four
styli allows it to play the both sides of the vinyl without having to flip it.
In addition, TRIA is equipped with an internal cleaning system, which
offers the system long life and durability.

2009-8-29

Entertainment
Biopod

design: Morteza Faghihi
Inspired by the praying mantis and bionic science, the Biopod is a
photographer's tripod with an extraordinarily flexible body.This allows it
to be used easily on the uneven surfaces of natural terrains.
At times, photographers need a tripod whose angles can be adjusted,
particularly when they are working on uneven surfaces, such as those
in natural environments. For such conditions, it is almost impossible to
use the ordinary tripod effectively. Inspired by bionic science as well
as the legs of a praying mantis.
Biopod has been developed to adapt to different environmental
conditions and provide ease of use for the photographer.It is quick to
set up and can be easily adjusted to accommodate special angles as
well as suit the most challenging terrains.
Biopod's telescopic movement, which utilises a four-links mechanism,
is a refinement of existing models. Biopod can be adjusted to its
terrain through disengaging the lock and rotating each leg, which can
be re-locked at a later stage.

2009-8-29

Fashion

Point of Time

design: Tao Di
Using moving cross bars rather than rotating arms, the Point of Time
watch presents a new way of telling the time.
Instead of using rotating arms, the Point of Time watch shows the time
in an unexpected, mysterious manner. The red hour bar moves
downwards and the blue minutes bar moves across, from left to right.
The two bars meets at a cross point, which represents a unique
moment in the day. As time passes, the point moves on. The bars are
driven by an internal mechanism; when they reach the end of their
track, they will immediately return to the start point. A magnetic clip
and flexible straps make this watch easy and comfortable to wear.